Computer Science Degree (B.S.), Part-time

Why Study Computer Science Part-time?

We are proud to offer a flexible course schedule to our students. All courses are offered in the late afternoon and early evening. During our winter and summer sessions, students can opt to take day or evening classes. During the spring and fall semesters, students may also take classes offered by the day division.* And, of course, online courses are available to take at your convenience.

*Note: Graduate and Continuing Education students can only register for day classes during cross registration or during add/drop.

Requirements for the Computer Science Major

The COMS program of study requires 83 credits in the major, to include 51 credits of direct CAIS study, and 32 credits in the supporting areas of mathematics, physical science, and technical writing (of which, 16 credits simultaneously fulfill four core course requirements). The requirements are as follow:

Direct CAIS Study - 51 Credits

CAIS 0102 - Computer Science Principles

CAIS 0120 - Computer Science/Program Design I

CAIS 0220 - Computer Science/Program Design II

CAIS 0230 - Data Structures/Algorithm Analysis

CAIS 0236 - Computer Organization and Architecture

CAIS 0240 - Software Engineering

CAIS 0265 - Introduction to Digital Electronics and Microprocessors

CAIS 0302 - Computer Science Seminar

CAIS 0305 - Elements of Systems Programming

CAIS 0307 - Organization of Programming Languages

CAIS 0310 - Database Management

CAIS 0339 - Operating Systems

CAIS 0351 - Introduction to the Theory of Computation

CAIS 0363 - Computer Science Senior Project

One of the following (CAIS A Elective) - 3 Credits:

CAIS 0301 - Compiler Design

CAIS 0337 - Networking and Client/Server Computing

CAIS 0341 - Computer Graphics

CAIS 0347 - Introduction to Networking

CAIS 0350 - Artificial Intelligence

One of the following (CAIS B Elective):

CAIS 0290 - Introduction to Computer Security or

Any 3 credit or more 0300-level CAIS-labeled course, excluding CAIS 0353, CAIS 0396, and CAIS 0397, that otherwise is not required of the major.